This deluxe model brake relining tool makes it virtually impossible to botch a brake relining job. The threaded screw action of the rivet insertion tool ensures a perfect roll on brake rivets every time without damaging the liner. Machined steel, not cast.

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Eric L

04/20/2017

The tool works but it must be made of poor quality materials. I had to install 24 pins and by the 20th or so the threads on the screw were starting to gall. A little oil on the threads did not improve the action.

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Benoit

08/20/2017

the rivet extractor pin broke after two rivet...

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Steve S

02/15/2018

Very poor quality materials. I put a little center-point grease on the threads before I even started. After just two pads (6 rivets) the threads were starting to gall. By the time I finished a full set (12 rivets) I can barely turn it.

Imagine being able to strip a 8mm bolt with your hands and a 2 T-handle? Supplier is sending me a replacement, which I dont expect to be any better. ACS doesnt normally accept exchanges on tools. Get the Rapco tool instead.

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Dr. B

05/17/2018

It does work, but I would suggest getting the versio without the threads. One strike with a hammer would be easier than the torque needed to set the rivets with the threaded version. Also, removing the old rivets is made much easier by just drilling them with a bit smaller than the set side and punching them through with a nail set. Since adding the cost of the tool to a set of pads is still less than buying new backing plates you only have ot get one use out of it to make it economically a good decision. I mounded the tool in a vise and had little issue with it.

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Shane N

08/02/2018

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Bill J

10/05/2018

Works well.

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Jim D

11/25/2018

Junk!The punch tip bent after 4 rivets. The threads on the press collapsed and locked up after 8 rivets.